Websites
(It is the responsibility of everyone to use the most reliable and authoritative web sources possible. The websites below are not affiliated with the Library, but are reputable). American Memory Map Collection
The Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress holds more than 4.5 million items, of which Map Collections represents only a small fraction, those that have been converted to digital form. The focus of Map Collections is Americana and Cartographic Treasures of the Library of Congress. These images were created from maps and atlases and, in general, are restricted to items that are not covered by copyright protection.

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention
The CDC website has information about diseases and tells how to protect yourself.College.gov
This website has information about why to go, how to go, and how to pay for college or other post secondary education programs.

Consumer Action Handbook
The Consumer Action Handbook is a free resource guide provided by USA.gov that provides general information on shopping for goods and services and tips about your consumer rights.

Consumer.gov
This government website will teach you consumer protection basics. It offers quick and easy to use resources to learn about managing your money; credit, loans and debt; and scams and identity theft.

DuolingoDuolingo makes language learning fun and addictive. Earn points for correct answers, race against the clock, and level up. This completely free language learning site takes the video game atmosphere and makes you forget you are learning while you play.

FamilySearch
This free LDS site has the largest collection of family history, family tree, and genealogy records in the world.

Federal Trade Commission Consumer InformationThe FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them.

Fueleconomy.gov
Find and compare cars at this fuel economy site. Gas mileage (MPG), greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety information for new and used cars and trucks are all included.

Inventor Resources: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
This is the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's official site for independent inventors. It provides comprehensive information on intellectual property, patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Also included is an extensive FAQ section.

Inventor's Handbook
The protection of intellectual property can play an important role in small business if the owner is looking to trademark the business name and logo or if the business is based on an invention or original works. This handbook is created by the Lemelson-MIT Program to address the independent inventor's and aspiring entrepreneur's most frequently asked questions regarding U.S. patents.

Investor.govInvestor.gov is brought to you by The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Investor.gov is your online resource to help you invest wisely and avoid fraud.
IRS
This website answers the most asked questions about personal tax refunds. When? How much? Am I eligible? Can I use direct deposit? Find out the answers to these and more by visiting the IRS.

Law Access New MexicoLaw Access New Mexico is a free legal advice service for low-income New Mexicans to help them solve civil legal problems.

Law Help New Mexico
Law Help New Mexico is a website provided by New Mexico Legal Aid. NMLA is a statewide legal services program that provides free legal services to low-income people who are eligible under the federal poverty guidelines.

MedlinePlus
Reputable and reliable health websites are pooled into one place, MedlinePlus.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

New Mexico Department of Health
The Department of Health is the lead agency in the state regarding current health issues. This site includes programs and services, department news, healthy living tips, and resources.

New Mexico's Official State Government Site
How do I obtain a birth certificate or hunting license? Where would I find state government phone numbers? What about information on NM travel, culture, or history? All these questions and more can be answered at New Mexico's official site.

New Mexico State LibraryThe New Mexico State Library is committed to providing leadership that promotes effective library services and access to information to all citizens of New Mexico. The State Library provides services that support public libraries as well as delivers direct library services to rural populations, state agencies, the visually impaired and physically disabled, and students and citizens conducting research.

Road ScholarRoad Scholar's travel and education programs are developed and offered by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit organization devoted to lifelong learning and educational travel.

SBIR.gov: Small Business Innovation Research
This research site is administered by the U.S. National Science Foundation on behalf of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Technology. As part of the federal government's research and development efforts, the information is targeted toward the nation's small, high-tech, innovative businesses. Included are solicitations from different government agencies, government-sponsored SBIR events, and other federal and state resources.

SCORE: Service Corps of Retired Executives
Known as the "Counselors to America's Small Business," SCORE is a national association dedicated to helping small business owners form and develop their businesses. SCORE has 364 chapters in the U.S. and is a partner of the U.S. SBA. This website provides online mentoring and training in the form of email and online workshops. It also helps with locating a local SCORE office for in-person mentoring.

Small Business Administration
The U.S. SBA was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist, and protect the interests of small business concerns. The Small Business Planner and Tools categories have information and resources that address every stage of the business life cycle. The site also offers financial, disaster, and counseling assistance as well as other services. Most helpful is the link to local resources that helps identify SBA district and regional offices and Small Business Development Centers at the state level.

Stopfakes.gov
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office, intellectual property-based businesses and entrepreneurs drive more economic growth in the U.S. than any other single sector. Unfortunately, this has captured the attention of pirates and organized crime. Stopfakes.gov is part of a nationwide effort dedicated to protecting the intellectual property interests of small businesses from theft. Of particular interest is the FAQ section, which helps small businesses, home-based businesses, inventors, and entrepreneurs decide when, where, and how to file for intellectual property protection.

U.S.A.gov
Looking for one place to get fast answers to your questions about government benefits and services? From Social Security benefits to government jobs to tips on cutting energy costs, U.S.A.gov is your official source for all federal, state and local government information.